Rayan Cherki is being followed by Manchester City. He has been in electric form with OL and is seen as a potential transfer bargain due to Lyon's financial issues and his contract expiring in little over a year. Despite a €15 million transfer agreement with Lyon, the exact price for Cherki's transfer is expected to be below his Estimated Transfer Value of €37.5m.

Emmanuel Petit, a former Barcelona player and French international, suggested on the popular show 'Rothen s'emflamme' that Manchester City should consider signing Rayan Cherki, a 21-year-old midfielder from Olympique de Lyon. Petit expressed his belief that Cherki could introduce a new energy and style of play that Guardiola would appreciate. He mentioned that if he were in the position of City and Guardiola, he would opt to sign Cherki, noting that Cherki's profile and quality are very hard to find in today's football. With Manchester City navigating an unprecedentedly delicate situation under Pep Guardiola, compounded by a significant list of injuries, there is an urgency for the club to make strategic signings in the January transfer window to remain competitive throughout the ongoing season.